Mashed Potatoes

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Mashed Potatoes are a staple side dish, and with this recipe, you can be sure that they turn out perfect every single time. This mashed potatoes recipe is creamy, perfectly seasoned, and amazing.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Servings: servings

Calories: 177kcal

Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes peeled and quartered
3/4 cup milk (I used skim, but a higher fat milk can be used)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt divided, see note
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Add the potatoes to a large stock pot. Fill with water and cover so that there is an inch of water above to top of the potatoes. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water and bring it to a boil.
Once at a roaring boil, cook uncovered, for 15 minutes or until you are able to easily mash a potato with the back of a spoon. Drain the potatoes.
Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes. Add in butter first so the hot potatoes can melt it. Then add in the milk. Using a hand mixer, blend the potatoes until smooth.
Add 3/4 teaspoon salt, half the amount of garlic powder, and black pepper listed. Taste and add more until it is the taste you prefer.

Notes

This recipes calls for 2 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt. If you only table salt, you will want to use half or 1 1/4 teaspoon. We are starting with 1 teaspoon in the water and then adding 3/4 teaspoon after the potatoes are mashed. Taste the potatoes and only add the rest if needed.

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